Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories BFTA Summer Special-- How to Change Your Mind About Mushrooms with Dori Lewis
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Jul 5, 2024 Dori Lewis, an expert from Elemental Psychedelics, dives deep into the transformative potential of psilocybin mushrooms in mental health. She dispels myths surrounding their use and highlights how they can help treat various conditions like depression and OCD. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preparation, the dual benefits of combining mushrooms with ketamine, and the necessity of skilled facilitation during therapy. Dori also critiques the colonial mindset in substance extraction, advocating for a holistic approach to understanding these powerful organisms.
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Manage Expectations
- Consider the potential need for managing expectations around mushroom therapy.
- People often hope for a one-time fix, but deeper emotional work is usually required.
Healing is Embracing Pain
- Healing with mushrooms involves confronting pain, not avoiding it.
- Initial sessions might intensify emotional or physical pain before long-term healing occurs.
Success Story: Combined Therapy
- Dori Lewis recounts a successful case where a severely depressed woman, after initial struggles and with ketamine support, found profound connection and healing through mushroom journeys over a year and a half.
- This combination therapy helped her manage depression symptoms and build a stronger sense of self.